M25 near Rickmansworth delayed after 'serious' two-car crash

All four lanes on the motorway were shut anti-clockwise between junction 17 in Rickmansworth and junction 16 from 2.30pm on Monday, June 24, until one lane was opened at 4.20pm.National Highways urged motorists to consider alternative routes where possible amid seven miles of congestion on approach and delays up to 90 minutes.It is not known if anyone was injured or how badly. Thames Valley Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.

A spokesperson for National Highways said at the time: “The M25 in Buckinghamshire is closed anti-clockwise between J17 and J16 due to a serious collision.“National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene to assist with traffic management.” The full statement from AA maps said: “Severe delays and three lanes closed due to crash, two cars involved on M25 anticlockwise before J16 M40 J1A.We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.

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